April 6 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On April 6, Elite Trackr lists 2 world or area records and 7 medallists born that day. Bob Garrett set 29.15 in the Discus Throw in 1896.

ON THIS DAY · APRIL 6

Today in
track history.

Every day has its legends. The records that fell, the athletes who were born, the performances that rewrote what's possible.

USA
Bob GarrettDiscus Throw · 29.15 · 1896
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GRE
Panagiotis ParaskevopoulosDiscus Throw · 28.95 · 1896
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BIRTHDAYS
ITA
OG2Olympic Games1 gold2 bronzeWORLD2World Championships2 gold
KEN
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLD2World Championships2 gold
KEN
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
GBR
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
USA
OGOlympic Games1 silver
FIN
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
USA
Wilbur Thompson1921 – 2013
OGOlympic Games1 gold